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Sedans Volkswagen Passat 2009 VW Passat CC
153 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 4:52 AM
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| It's the same dreaded 2.0T and I have not encountered any owner of one who hasnot had a problem with it. I love test driving anything with one in it though. I dream of a day when Consumer Reports puts the recommended check mark next to the Passat again. | |
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Replying to: mitchellb (Feb 22, 2009 6:56 am)  BTW, my Passat did have non-synth oil in it for roughly 35,000 miles - I am not staring at the records, they are on another PC right now. After that, all synthetics (Mobil1 0w40, mostly with K&N filters). If you are the type of person who lets oil changes slide "a little here and there", stick to the V6's - they can tolerate that more than the V4s (not that it's a good idea mind you). If you don't maintain the engine well, then yes, I wouldn't be surprised if the sludge issue reared it's ugly head. Maintain it well, and those engines are superb. Personally, I like the improved gas mileage over the V6's, while still having lots of power. Oh, and another thought. I would be extremely paranoid about who you let change the oil. My father is getting lazy I guess and is taking his cars to Jiffy Lube and watches them the whole time to assure they are putting in the synthetic oil. My approach is "do it yourself". My Audi dealer was more than a little perplexed (and annoyed I think) when I turned down the offer of getting the first oil change done for free at 5,000 miles. I had already done the first change at ~1,400 miles and the second one at 5,960 miles. I value my cars that much that I pretty much trust nobody with the oil & filter. Now, unfortunately my abilities don't stretch up to timing belts and things like that, so I do trust others for that. |
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| My friend who just traded his for a civic is a master of detail who babied his GLI to the last. I called him up on this very topic. He followed the maintenance plan to a T and still had the sludge, outside warranty, low miles. | |
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Replying to: milkman1 (Mar 05, 2009 7:05 pm) BUT, would I get the car if their was a good lease out on the car? I probably would, I would just have to get a rental to go on vacation. Black, with the tan and black interior leather seats. That would be beautiful!! Still only 4 seats!  The interior is a nice welcome compared to the regular Passat. It looks more pulled together. The exterior looks very sharp, especially in the black.
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| I am getting a 2.0t sport and would like to have the Home Link installed. Has anyone had this done or even know if its possible to get done? It looks as easy as ordering a new sun visor with the Home Link installed. The wire harness is the only question. | |
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Replying to: milkman1 (Mar 05, 2009 7:05 pm) Chances are: 1) The dealer performed the oil changes using their oil (either the bulk 5w30 oil or a hydrocracked " (petroleum base stock) synthetic" oil which meets the minimal VW 502.00 spec). 2) The owner changed the oil himself with a motor oil that does not conform to VW 502.00 or VW 503.01 spec. 3) The owner didn't adhere to the 5000 mile oil change interval (went over the 5000 mile interval a few times. I have two 1.8Ts with 135,000 and 98,000 miles, respectively. No sludge. Not even a hint of sludge. Would you like to know why? Before I reveal the answer, see this link for a background of synthetic oils: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_oil Based on my nearly 30 years of VW ownership (as both a mechanic and a regular owner), here's my secret - I use Group IV (synthetic base stock) motor oils that are on the VW 502.00 list. The handful of VW 502.00 spec Group IV motor oils available in this country include: Mobil 1 0w-40 European Formula Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w-40 (My preferred motor oil) Elf Excellium NF 5w-40 (Formerly known as Excellium LDX) The newer VW 503.01 Spec Group IV motor oils (which your friend's GLI should have been using) available in this country include: Mobil 1 0w-40 European Formula Castrol Syntec 0w-30 (Bottle must say MADE IN GERMANY) All other oils on the VW 502.00 spec sold in this country consist of dino-based "Hydrocracked" Synthetics. I refuse to use the Hydrocracked Group III motor oils. Period. End of Story. Anyone who doesn't do the research and sweat the details on the oil isn't the "master of detail" that they appear to be.. But don't take my word for it. I will gladly refer you to my colleague Shipo for his knowledgeable perspective on this topic.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 06, 2009 7:46 am) not un-cool like the Accord coupe & Altima coupe I understand the reasoning...2 comfortable seats in the back as opposed to 3 uncomfortable ones, but I need 3 uncomfortable ones for small children I loved the CC (except the no nav with manual) but the 4 seats excluded it from my list...
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Replying to: ivan_99 (Mar 08, 2009 11:49 pm) it really is in my opinion. Well, perhaps the car will sell like the EOS, with no real incentives on it. I would think the would need to offer something, as the current passat is not selling to hot. The same Passat I test drove last year 08 Spring, is still their on the lot. New. I love the CC too, my mom and I sat in one at a car show! Love how you sit back snug in the drivers seat. The leather felt so good. I could possibly get by without the 5th seat. But, I certainly won't pay over cost for one on a lease. Other cars will shine better on lease deals. Even the new Acura's out now are selling for amazing deals.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 09, 2009 7:45 am) This was for a CC sitting in port (or just came in); base/manual. I don' think there is much room to go under invoice, but it certainly is a good starting point.
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